For this episode of The Military Leader Podcast, I am proud to host Juliet Funt, bestselling author of A Minute to Think and advisor to Fortune 500 leaders.
Juliet has spent years helping organizations escape the chaos of unnecessary work and reclaim the time needed for clarity and mission success. Now, she’s bringing those insights to the military—specifically around the often-overlooked moments of leadership transition.
In this conversation, we cover:
- Why military leaders are drowning in emails, meetings, and taskers—and how to change that.
- The hidden cost of poor transitions—and what separates a great handoff from a damaging one.
- What Juliet has learned from over 40 interviews with leaders across the services.
- How to lead with more intention, protect your energy, and start new roles with empathy and precision.
Whether you’re preparing to take command or just trying to get your arms around the daily grind, this episode will give you tools to lead with more focus and less friction.
Key Takeaways
- Busyness is not a badge of honor. Smart leaders create space to think.
- Poor transitions hurt readiness. Leaders must give and receive command with intentionality.
- Email and flat comms are breaking teams. Better systems mean better leadership.
- Clarity starts with self-care. If you’re exhausted, your team will be too.
- The best gift a leader can give during transition? Their full attention.
You can check out the episode below and as always, lead well!
